Ottertail Lions host Christmas party for people with disabilities

Partiers dance together to live music at the Otter Tail Lions Christmas party. (Elizabeth Vierkant/Focus)

By Elizabeth Vierkant

December 07, 2021 09:42 AM

The Ottertail Lions Club hosted a Christmas party for people with disabilities on Dec. 3 at the Otter Supper Club. The highlight of the holiday season for many, the party started at 11 a.m. and lasted until 9:30 p.m.

Unable to have the annual party in 2020 due to COVID-19, the excitement to be back was clear on attendees' faces.

Partiers sit together, ready for their meal at the Otter Tail Lions Christmas party. (Elizabeth Vierkant/Focus)

The Lions Club's Christmas party has been a tradition in Ottertail for about the past 40 years. People come from all around the area, including Detroit Lakes, Perham, Frazee and other communities.

Partiers enjoyed live music and dancing with their friends and family, a dinner and time with Santa.

By Elizabeth Vierkant

Elizabeth (she/her), 23, graduated with a degree in Journalism and Communications from the University of Wisconsin–Stout in 2020. Elizabeth has always had a passion for telling stories about people and specializes in community features, which she uses for her Perham-centered content.

Ottertail Lions host Christmas party for people with disabilities

The Ottertail Lions Club hosted a Christmas party for people with disabilities on Friday, Dec. 3 at the Otter Supper Club. The highlight of many people's years, the party started at 11 a.m., but many were already there at 9:30.